Examiner: MEHARI, YEMANE

Analysis

Yemane Mehari is a patent examiner in Tech Center 2800, working within Art Unit 2836. The examiner has 930 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 89.4 percent. This 89.4 percent rate reflects the proportion of applications that reach a grant. For the 930 cases handled, this data provides a basis for understanding the probability of success during the examination process. The volume of resolved cases reflects the examiner's experience within Tech Center 2800.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 824. This 824-day timeline represents the duration for an application to move from filing to a grant. Applicants should consider this period when planning their patent strategy and resource allocation. The volume of 930 resolved cases suggests that this duration is a consistent aspect of the examiner's workflow in Art Unit 2836. This median provides a specific metric for evaluating the expected length of prosecution.

The data shows an interview lift of 6.4 percent. This 6.4 percent lift represents the change in the likelihood of allowance when an interview is conducted. It suggests that direct communication is a method for addressing the probability of a grant. For practitioners, utilizing an interview is an option to navigate the prosecution process and achieve a positive outcome. Practitioners can use this lift to evaluate the potential benefits of direct engagement.